The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1887-12-31
WENTWORTH MALE ACADEMY.

educational institution IN winch Out
citizens take the greatest pride, and il
has long been recognized as one of the
leading military schools of the west.
1t was founded in the year 1880 by Mr..
Stephen 6. Wentworth of this city
and suitable buildings were chosen.
Prof. Sandiord Sellers was offered the
position of principal, and although he
held at that time the chair of history
and logic in the college at Austin,
Texas, he accepted, resigning his place
in that institution. He was associated
with Prof. Hobson for one year, but
at the end of a twelve month was
elected sole principal. The choice of
Prof. Sellers was most happy one for
his ability as an educator and indetati
gable exertions have placed Wentworth
Academy Ill the first rank and to him
is due in great measure the success of
the enterprise. The school opened
with about thirty pupils, and the num-
Der has greatly increased until the
capacity of the building has been tax
ed to the utmost. and during the past
term applications have necessarily been
refused as The school was filled. 1t is
expected that this will be remedied in
| in the near future as new buildings are
contemplated. The school buildings is
a large brick structure containing reci-
tation rooms, an assembly room and an
armory. The barracks and a hand
some residence also of brick are near
by and here the pupils live surrounded
bv the same care, attention and relig
iOus influence that they receive at
home. This part OF the school, as well
AS the others, is directly under the
charge of the principal, and the great
est care is taken to make ii home for
the boys. The courses OF study are
three in number, classical, elective and
commercial; the first two being used
in preparation for college, and the lat
ter for business life. All departments
are remarkable for thoroughness, the
corps of instructors is most efficient,
and students from this school find no
difficulty i'll entering the higher classes
designed tor pupils between the ages of
l3 and 20; it is a preparatory school
which fits its pupils for college. Prof.
Sellers is instructor in mathematics,
and SO thoroughly and faithfully has he
| labOred in this branch that young men
from under his charge have taken the
highest rank as mathematicians, some
winning scholarships in various COL
leges. The military department is i'll
cOrporatea in this academy not for the
purpose OF training pupils for military
life but to teach them implicit Obedi-
ence to superiOrs, neatness, punctuality
and self-reliance. The system promotes
diligence in study for the officers are
selected from those students who stand
highest in scholarship, military bearing
and behavior. AT the head of this de-
partment is Capt. j. D. Ward, form
erly of the Virginia Military Institute,
school second only to West Point
and students here are taught correctly
the various evolutions and military
tactics. The Introduction of this de
partment has been attended with the
best results, and pupils soon acquire
the dignity Of bearing and that manli.
ness which is inseparably connected
with military drill. Here is model
school for boys, and the IntelIigencel
cOngratulates The city on the possession
within It's borders of so celebrated al
institution. During The seven years OF
its existence it has had as principal s
most earnest educator, all intense love
|
stands human nature in the aOstrac
and concrete, one whose energy i
united with perfect knowledge of tn
practical workings of large academic
and it is no wonder that with Prof
Sellers at the head OF the school it ha
!, achieved It's present enviable reputa
l ton. Popular alike with pupils an,
teachers no man stands higher in tn
community than he. and his identifies
ton with the academy through til
V past years has been a tower of streuSt
i tor the yOung school until now it is
permanent ins tuition and so eagerl
sought for are the opportunities t
: place pupils here that they may consiC
: er themselves fortunate who gain admit
.. lance,
CENTRAL FEMALE COLLEGE.
d Among all the educational imstitu
y tions of Missouri, aud they are man,
!. none is more widely and favOrabl
known than the Central Female Co
L lege, which is located on one of tt
}, highest points in our handsome CITY, i
d the center of a grassy lawn containin
IS seven acres, and affording a fine vie
c of the Missouri river with the beaulifI
J. stretch of country adjacent. 1t ia
e natural spot Tor the seat OF a great co
It lege, the climate fine, dry and healtl
s ful, and the choice of location made b
= the founders LEFT nothing to be desired
l. The college building is all elegant brio
,f structure four stories in height,
l. modern design and recent construction
II lighted by gas, heated by steam, ha,
d Ing All abundant supply of water Q
Is all floors and giving every convenienC
II for the health and comfort of the pupil
= Each room is well lighted, heated All
" ventilated and the apartment OF Il
l. pupil is handsomely furnished wi;
y brusseiS carpet, the best furniture an
h the appearance of each conveys NJ
d only an idea OF comfort and neatnes
l. but even of luxury. The college, whic
a is under the auspices of the NJ.
s. Church, South, of Missouri, is now
h lis nineic cenih year, II wing never b
,f fore been IN SO prosperous and satista
d tory condition. The enrolment
n pupils is 1855. OF which number 65 al
a boarding students from various par
d of this and other states. The capaci
al of the building only admits of S5 bOart
e ers, and it is fair 10 suppose that at Il
q present rate OF increase additions
e room can soon be used to advantag
v The young ladies who board in the &C
y iege are regarded as members Of II
N presidents family, the home depar
le ment being under the personal smpe
u vision of the presidents vile, and Il
Is result is that the school is made Il hon
"a tor those entrusted TO the care of Il
lt institution. Much OF the success nf Il